As the West jeers, durian mania rises in Asia

It’s difficult to overstate how silly the Western dislike for durian looks from East and Southeast Asia. Across Asia, durian is actually selling like never before. Long a coveted fruit, the durian has, in recent years, become the focus of a full-on food craze. Produced by: Patrick Winn. Image credit: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters.

Aired January 9, 2019

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